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Deb Heffernan
Coverage of Deb Heffernan in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Irresponsible and dangerous’: Bond bill chair blasts Delaware governor’s veto of funding for Legislative Hall expansion
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer vetoed a $35 million appropriation in the 2027 Bond and Capital Improvements bill to fund the Legislative Hall expansion. Lawmakers had allocated the funds for a project estimated at $116 million, while the governor cited affordability concerns and taxpayer priorities. Bond bill committee chairs criticized the veto, highlighting challenges with accessibility at the state capitol.